The Cumbrian Minstrel (Vol. II), John Stagg — 1st Edition

£65.00

The Cumbrian Minstrel (Vol. II), John Stagg — 1st Edition

Name: The Cumbrian Minstrel (Vol. II), John Stagg — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5995
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Publication: Manchester, T. Wilkinson, 1821

Formatting: 8vo.

Condition Report: Very Good. Rebound in a functional, modern brown bookcloth, the binding remains remarkably tight and structurally sound, showing negligible shelf-wear and retaining bright gilt titling to the spine. The original text block has been preserved with its untrimmed fore and bottom edges intact. Internally, there is moderate, age-appropriate toning, localised foxing, and some offsetting to the preliminary leaves and title page; flaws entirely consistent with early nineteenth-century provincial paper stock. The modern replacement endpapers are clean and secure. While the modern nature of the binding and the orphaned status of this second volume exclude it from a higher collector's grade, it remains a highly robust, well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: This 1821 printing represents Volume II of John Stagg's final collection, published just two years before the author's death.

Original early nineteenth-century printings of Stagg's works are exceedingly scarce on the open market, typically confined to institutional holdings or obscured by modern print-on-demand facsimiles.

This specific copy has been saved from deterioration via a sturdy later cloth binding, ensuring the continued survival of the text block. Please note that this listing is for Volume II only.

Penned by John Stagg, famously known as the "blind bard" of Cumberland, The Cumbrian Minstrel is a fascinating 19th-century collection that bridges the gap between regional folk traditions and the burgeoning Gothic movement. Featuring a blend of legendary tales, romantic verse, and original essays written in authentic Northern dialect, this volume serves as a vital record of Cumbrian cultural history and literary heritage. It remains a captivating artefact for enthusiasts of regional British dialects, Romantic-era poetry, and early provincial printing.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: John Stagg

Book Publisher: T. Wilkinson

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1821

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Manchester, United Kingdom

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